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Vatican City

The Vatican takes your breath away.

– Joe Elliot

If Vatican City is the highlight of your Rome trip, you should consider planning your time around it and staying in nearby Prati!

It’s the smallest country in the world, and 100% worth your time! Seeing St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museum is incredible. Here are some tips to help you plan your time!

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I love exploring new cities and cultures, but y’ I love exploring new cities and cultures, but y’all, Budapest exceeded expectations. It’s a great destination for a few days, and here’s what you should know to plan you trip: Budapest food is fantastic! Make sure to try: - Goulash of course! - All the fantastic roasted meats - Langos - a fried dough with savory toppings - Chimney cake - coal baked dough sweetened and topped with all kinds of goodies! Budapest’s history runs from high art to street art, so make sure to explore both parts. The Budapest parliament is stunning, at least worth walking past the exterior. On the other end, make sure to explore Budapest’s ruin bars - funky bars set up in abandoned buildings! The best way to see Budapest is from the water! Even in winter, doing a river cruise is worth the chill. Better at night when the major buildings are all lit up. . . . . . . . . #budapest #budapestchristmasmarkets #budapesthungary #budapestagram #budapest_hungary #budapestcity #budapestlife #budapestnight #visitbudapest #budapestofficial #storyofbudapest #insta_budapest #happytravels #discover_earth #passportcollective #getlostnow #wandergram #instaplaces #huffposttravel #visualwanderlust #thevisualgrams #travelstoked #bestcityshots #beautiful_destinations #roamtheworld #budapestfood
Our town’s Christmas market opened up this past Our town’s Christmas market opened up this past weekend and I can’t wait to soak up all the joy! Unlike bigger cities’ Christmas markets, our small town market is mostly food based, with a few local artisans sprinkled in. But the great part about that is that you can go most evenings for 6 weeks and try a different booth every time! Wedge may be a little skeptical of the decorations though… . . . . . . . #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #mercatinidinatale #lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly #likealocal #teaspoonofItaly #expatliving #expatlifestyle #expats #americansinitaly #expatwomen #sacile #visitsacile #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone#lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle @prosacile @sacileFVG #mercatino
Three things to look for at the Budapest Christmas Three things to look for at the Budapest Christmas markets: 🥘 The markets really highlight Hungarian food. You can eat all the classics without ever setting foot in a restaurants! Make sure to try goulash, langos (a savory elephant ear/fried dough with toppings), roasted pork, and finish it off with chimney cake! 🎄 Every evening they project a light show on the front of St. Stephen’s Basilica! It’s really cute and well done, perfect to enjoy with a cup of mulled wine! 🍷 Speaking of mulled wine, many of the booths offer additional fruit flavors to try! The most popular are sour cherry, plum, and blueberry. . . . . . . . . #budapest #budapestchristmasmarkets #budapesthungary #budapestagram #budapest_hungary #budapestcity #budapestlife #budapestnight #visitbudapest #budapestofficial #storyofbudapest #insta_budapest #happytravels #discover_earth #passportcollective #getlostnow #wandergram #instaplaces #huffposttravel #visualwanderlust #thevisualgrams #travelstoked #bestcityshots #beautiful_destinations #roamtheworld
If you do one thing in Budapest, see the city all If you do one thing in Budapest, see the city all lit up from the water! There are tons of inexpensive boats that run 1-2 hour routes! Meaning, even if you’re on a shoestring budget, you can find one. If you can, pick one that starts just before sunset: that way you get the sunset views on the way out, and all lit up on the way back! If not, opt for a night boat. But in winter, the sun sets at 4 - easy to jump on one before dinner! . . . . . . . . #budapest #budapestchristmasmarkets #budapesthungary #budapestagram #budapest_hungary #budapestcity #budapestlife #budapestnight #visitbudapest #budapestofficial #storyofbudapest #insta_budapest #happytravels #discover_earth #passportcollective #getlostnow #wandergram #instaplaces #huffposttravel #visualwanderlust #thevisualgrams #travelstoked #bestcityshots
May we all enjoy a big meal today as much as this May we all enjoy a big meal today as much as this guy. I know I did! Happy turkey day! . . . . . . . #lifeoftravel #budgettraveller #travelzoo #travelette #travelmoment #staywander #seekadventure #packyourbags #thisplacematters #likealocal#expediapic #afarmedia #huffposttravel #tripadvisorpic #thatchtravel #letsbeadventurous #worldplace #worldtravelpic #traveldaily #travelaround #teaspoontravels #starttheadventure #helloworldpics #livefortravel #livetravelexplore #teaspoonexplores #nowdiscovering #meanderingMyricks #travelingcouples #travelcouplelife #expediapic
After 2 years of cancelled or scaled down versions After 2 years of cancelled or scaled down versions, Christmas markets are in full swing this year! Some have already opened - here in Italy some started last week, meaning it’s time to celebrate! I’ve got a big trip coming in early December to the Netherlands and Germany! Plus a few weekend trips here and there to maximize the Christmas spirit! Have you visited a European Christmas market? Which one was your favorite??? . . . . . . . #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #mercatinidinatale #italianchristmasmarkets #germanChristmasmarkets #czechchristmasmarkets #austrianchristmasmarkets
PSA: if you haven't bought your turkey yet, GET IT PSA: if you haven't bought your turkey yet, GET IT THIS WEEKEND! ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Generally turkeys need 24 hours of thawing for every 5 pounds of turkey. Meaning a 20-pound turkey takes 4 days to thaw fully. Add in a day to brine (and you want to brine!) and it's time to get that baby in the fridge. ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Need more Thanksgiving prep? I've got all my favorites on the Teaspoon of Nose ready for you! Check the link in my bio for all my Thanksgiving favorites! ​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ #thanksgivingsides #tailgatefood #pumpkinspice #fallspices #fallbakesquad #fallbaking #fallcookies#pumpkinspiceseason #fallvibes #autumnlover #fallingforfall #teaspooncooks #goodfoodguide #hereismyfood #travelforfood #foodandtravel #traveltoeat #foodaroundtheworld #foodbloggerlife #wheretoeat #foodieheaven #foodsofig #foodstgram #foodphotooftheday #instadelicious #thanksgiving22 #thanksgiving2022 #thanksgivingpies #thanksgivingdessert #thanksgivingturkey
I love it when a destination lives up the hype! . I love it when a destination lives up the hype! . . . . . . . #umbria_super_pics #umbrialovers #umbriaitaly #umbriagram #umbriatourism #umbriatiamo #ig_umbria #perugia #umbria_borghiecitta #assisi #prettylittleitaly #instagrammersit #dreamingofItaly #pocket_italy #beautifulItaly #teaspoonofItaly#livingItaly #loves_united_italy #theitalianway #destination_italy #americaninItaly #dametraveleritaly #italytraveltips #bestitaliansites #howitalyfeels #map_of_italy #italyviews #italianvillages
When I moved to Italy, Assisi was on my bucket lis When I moved to Italy, Assisi was on my bucket list. There wasn’t a profound reason. A few friends had been and said it was cool; it’s of course famous for St. Francis; it’s a region that’s particularly beautiful. For whatever reason, it captivated me. I remember writing in my goal trips (yes that’s a thing for me) for 2020. And then everything happened that was 2020. And 2021. It’s not as if I haven’t traveled since then, but somehow Assisi never bubbled to the top of the list for the next trip. Until this weekend. So on a cloudy November weekend, we threw the dog in the car and headed down to Umbria. Assisi is just as cool/sacred/beautiful as I’d heard. We’ve eaten our weight in local pasta. I have a new favorite truffle dish. The wine is excellent. The incredibly historic churches are all free entry, and beautifully unique from some of the other Italian heavy hitter cathedrals. This is your reminder to go. See the parts of the world (or the country, or the state) that grabs you. Even if it’s a quick weekend road trip for peace and beauty in a small hillside city. Go. . . . . . . . #umbria_super_pics #umbrialovers #umbriaitaly #umbriagram #umbriatourism #umbriatiamo #ig_umbria #perugia #umbria_borghiecitta #assisi #prettylittleitaly #instagrammersit #dreamingofItaly #pocket_italy #beautifulItaly #teaspoonofItaly#livingItaly #loves_united_italy #theitalianway #destination_italy #americaninItaly #dametraveleritaly #italytraveltips #bestitaliansites #howitalyfeels #map_of_italy #italyviews #italianvillages
I’ll never get tired of this country. The everyd I’ll never get tired of this country. The everyday beauty is just RIDICULOUS. Italy certainly isn’t the only place that’s gorgeous at every turn, but it might be my favorite. . . . . . . . . . . #italia_landscapes #visitItaly🇮🇹 #italytourism #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #teaspoonofItaly #americansinitaly #loves_italy #amoitalia #italy365 #italygirl #viaggioinItalia #pocket_italy #theitalianway #italyforever #livinginItaly #mycornerofItaly #alluring_italy #teaspoonofItaly #teaspoontravels #travelonabudget #helloworldpics #livefortravel #teaspoonexplores #nowdiscovering #livetravelexplore #meanderingMyricks #travelingcouples #travelcouplelife #expediapic
Hey siri, how do you say “just a trim” in Ital Hey siri, how do you say “just a trim” in Italian?? I finally cut my hair! While it’s not my first Italian haircut, I definitely needed a refresh on salon terminology before I went. 😅 Only slightly embarrassed to admit it’s been about 18 months since I last cut it. (Turns out if you never use heat styling, you don’t get split ends.) Just got a little off to keep it long for winter, but I love it! Grazie Erica @guestparrucchierisacile!!! . . . . . . #lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly #likealocal #teaspoonofItaly #expatliving #expatlifestyle #expats #americansinitaly #expatwomen
Realities of fluffy dogs: twice a year they get a Realities of fluffy dogs: twice a year they get a new coat, and for two weeks the whole house is COVERED in fur! Good thing he’s pretty, because this whole vacuuming twice a day isn’t my jam. 😉 . . . . . . . #wedgeantillesmyrick #gsdlovers #gsdgram #germanshepherds #doglife #instadog #gsdlovers #gsdforever #weratedogs #dogsofinstagram #ilovemydog #gsdgram #shepherdsofinstagram #gsdphotos #germanshepherdsdaily #shepherdsofig #lifeinItaly
Spent today hiking in one of the hidden corners of Spent today hiking in one of the hidden corners of Italy! One of the many things about Friuli Venezia Giulia that I love is the outdoors. From epic mountains to rivers that practically glow with color, it’s stunning year round! Today’s destination was Lago di Tramonti for the old lake ruins and the Pozze Smeraldine, or Emerald Springs! They’re less than an hour from Aviano AB and less than two from Venice, so add it to your Friuli Venezia Giulia list! . . . . . . . . . . #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuli #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #loveFVG@igersFVG @FVGlive @regionefvg @volgo_friuliveneziagiulia #bestofthealps #italianalps #dolomitesunesco #dolomitesItaly #italiandolomites #mountaindream #mountainlovers #prettylittleitaly #instagrammersit #dreamingofItaly #pocket_italy #beautifulItaly #teaspoonofItaly#livingItaly #loves_united_italy
Italian beverage quiz: are you team ☕️ or team Italian beverage quiz: are you team ☕️ or team 🍷??​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Whichever you'd rather sip, you can get amazing versions of both in Turin! ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ From incredible wine and apertivo options to great coffee (please please please do yourself a favor and order a bicerin!) you can't go wrong with your drinks in Turin! ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Thanks in large part to the amazing friend and resource that is @collinemontagne, I've rounded up a few favorites for all the eating and drinking I could possibly squeeze into a long weekend! ​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ #turismoitalia #italy_vacation ​​​​​​​​ #italia_landscapes #visitItaly🇮🇹 #italytourism #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #teaspoonofItaly #americansinitaly #loves_italy #amoitalia #italy365 #italygirl #viaggioinItalia #turinitaly #torinofood #ig_torino #ig_turin #ig_piemonte #roadtoitalia #teaspoonofItaly #girlvsglobe #travelinladies #explorerbabes #roamingwomen #wanderwomengirlsdreamtravel #girlaroundtheworld #girlsaroundtheworld #femmetraveler
About as spooky as we’re getting over here tonig About as spooky as we’re getting over here tonight! (Italians don’t go big on Halloween - some little ones trick or treat at the shops around the piazza, but it’s not a huge thing locally.) . . . . . . #fallintofall #falldecorations #falldecorating #itsfall #octobervibes #happyfallyall #fallyall #heypumpkin #welcomefall #decorativegourdseason #thisisfall #halloween2022 #happyhalloween2022 #halloweenparty #halloweencostumes #happyhalloween #wedgeantillesmyrick #gsdlovers #gsdgram #germanshepherds #doglife #instadog #gsdlovers #gsdforever #weratedogs #dogsofinstagram #ilovemydog #gsdgram #shepherdsofinstagram #gsdphotos #germanshepherdsdaily #shepherdsofig
Milano spa day! . . Went and checked out @qcterme Milano spa day! . . Went and checked out @qcterme’s Milan location and it didn’t disappoint!! Tons of rooms with different types of heat and water effects. There were enough options that the spa didn’t feel full (even though there were plenty of people there). We had plenty of time to try everything out and go back to our favorites! If you want to mix in a pamper day to your next trip, add it to your list - they’ve got several locations throughout Italy! . . . . . #milanogram #igmilano #milanotoday @visit_milano #milanodaclick #ig_milano #milanomilano #thecolorsofmilano #visitmilano #ilovemilano #vivimilano #bestmilanopics #volgomilano #loves_milano #igerslombardia #inlombardia #yallerslombardia #lombardia_reporter #lombardia_bestphoto #milanodavedere #milanodavivere #milanomia #milano_in #milanolife #milano_go #milanomilano #milanolover #lamiamilano #volgolombardia #thehub_lombardia #igerslombardia
Even in the off season, Lake Como is gorgeous! C Even in the off season, Lake Como is gorgeous! Coming in the fall means fewer crowds and more colorful vines climbing the walls, making a dreamy setting even more lovely. It’s as easy as hopping a hour train from Milan to Varenna! From there you can catch the ferries that connect the lake towns. . . . . . . #lombardy #lombardia_bestphoto #loves_united_lombardia #volgoLombardia #lakecomoitaly #lakecomophotography #italianlakes #lagodicomo #lakecomo #varenna #visitvarenna #theitalianway #destination_italy #americaninItaly #dametraveleritaly #italytraveltips #bestitaliansites #howitalyfeels #map_of_italy #italyviews #italianvillages
Spritzing it up in Milan this week!! . . . . . . . Spritzing it up in Milan this week!! . . . . . . . #milano🇮🇹 #milanogram #igmilano #milanotoday @visit_milano #milanodaclick #ig_milano #milanomilano #thecolorsofmilano #visitmilano #ilovemilano #vivimilano #bestmilanopics #volgomilano #loves_milano #igerslombardia #inlombardia #yallerslombardia #lombardia_reporter #lombardia_bestphoto #milanodavedere #milanodavivere #milanomia #milano_in #milanolife #milano_go #milanomilano #milanolover #lamiamilano #volgolombardia #thehub_lombardia #igerslombardia
We’re officially 63 days to Christmas! So whil We’re officially 63 days to Christmas! So while fall hasn't finished yet, now's the time to start planning your dream Christmas market trip! A few of my favorites: Salzburg, Austria Prague, Czech Republic Cologne, Germany Want more help planning? I've got you covered! Check the link in my bio for my Christmas market guides on the blog, or reach out to get me to plan it for you! . . . . . . . . #christmas2022 #joytotheworld #adventseason #buonnataleatutti #familychristmas #christmastraditions #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #mercatinidinatale #italianchristmasmarkets #christmastravel #germanChristmasmarkets #czechchristmasmarkets #austrianchristmasmarkets #livetravelexplore #teaspoonexplores #livetravelexplore #meanderingMyricks #travelingcouples #travelcouplelife #expediapic
Hey! How’s your day going today? ​​​​​ Hey! How’s your day going today? ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ I feel like the reels focus makes Instagram feel even more performative rather than connective. Yes, I’m still here scrolling entirely too much…. 🤷‍♀️ But I miss the part where you got to know people on the other side of the screen! ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ I know I’m not alone in this, so let’s play two truths and a lie! Here are mine: ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ 1. I was 100% the kid who got lost all the time, but it never freaked me out. My poor parents felt a little differently, especially when it happened while snorkeling in a crowded Hanauma Bay, Hawaii. ​​​​​​​​ 2. When I was in high school, my grandma took me on a trip to New Zealand as her travel buddy, and that’s when I fell in love with travel. I haven’t been the same since! ​​​​​​​​ 3. My brother is a massive homebody, yet somehow has been to more continents than me. I’ve been to way more countries & places though. ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ What’s the lie?? Take a shot and comment below!​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ #traveletting #travelwomen #girlsabroad #girlsaroundtheworld #femmetraveler #girlsgoneglobal #girlsmeetglobe #jetsettingchicks #travelettes#womenwhotravelsolo #likealocal#expediapic ​​​​​​​​ #afarmedia #huffposttravel #tripadvisorpic #thatchtravel #letsbeadventurous #worldplace #worldtravelpic #traveldaily #globaltrotter #travelaround ​​​​​​​​ #discovertheglobe​​​​​​​​ #teaspoontravels
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